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Navigating CBAM in China: Exploring Policy Pathways for Guangdong province
Publication date 22 Apr 2025

With the urgent need to cut emissions and ramp up its climate ambitions, the European Union introduced the world’s first carbon border adjustments: the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). CBAM, which introduces a carbon price on carbon-intensive imports to prevent “carbon leakage,” is widely regarded as a pioneering step in aligning trade policy with climate goals. However, concerns remain over its potential impact on international trade, particularly for exporters in regions heavily reliant on carbon-intensive industries. This report examines its potential impact on export-oriented...

The role of environmental attribute certificates for corporate climate strategies
Publication date 21 Oct 2024

This paper provides an overview of potential commodity EACs and describe the relevant nuances and challenges to shed light on the approach.

Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor 2024
Publication date 09 Apr 2024

The 2024 CCRM analyses the climate strategies of 51 major global companies, critically assessing the extent to which they demonstrate corporate climate leadership.

A Just Transition in Colombia
Publication date 13 Mar 2024

This brief explores how a just transition could support peace, development, and climate goals in Colombia. It was prepared for the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in the context of the Colombian-German Climate and Just Energy Transition partnership agreement to provide relevant context and guidance on the design and implementation of a fruitful partnership. It begins by providing background information on the partnership. From there, a just transition approach is outlined and applied to major sectors, with a focus on agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU) and energy.

NewClimate Institute at COP28
Publication date 22 Nov 2023

The 28th Conference of Parties of the UNFCCC takes place from 30 November - 12 December 2023. NewClimate Institute will be present in Dubai participating in multiple events and releasing new analyses.

Assessment of the G20 members’ long-term strategies
Publication date 24 Aug 2023

This report assesses the G20 members’ long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategies (LTS) to identify commonalities, opportunities for international cooperation, and gaps that can be addressed in future LTS submissions.

Shifting voluntary climate finance to the high hanging fruit of climate action
Publication date 21 Jul 2023

This primer explores the relevance of the high-hanging fruit of climate change mitigation projects and the role that voluntary climate finance can play to support these projects.

A guide to climate contributions: Taking responsibility for emissions without offsetting
Publication date 05 Jul 2023

A guide for companies, and the broader voluntary climate action community, to understand the climate contribution approach, with recommendations for implementing in a way that builds resilient, future-oriented businesses that can thrive in an increasingly carbon-constrained global economy

Renewable Senegal
Publication date 02 Jun 2023

Senegal is a country with abundant renewable resources. The national strategy for an “Emerging Senegal” charts a path to become a middle-income country by 2035. This report provides recommendations for engagement for German-Senegalese development cooperation towards a sustainable future.

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